For a starting point, where do you aim your mic ? (guitars)

[Williamn]

Hello

First I know there is no best and its all about experimenting, but im sure many here got a position they like to start out at and then tweak from there.

The reason im asking is because I got a band im going to record in two weeks and it will be my first time being 100% in charge so would love to make it good .. I have heard the spot where the dust cap meets the cone, aimed directly or a bit off axis have been mentioned a few times, anyone doing it that way ?

(I did some searching on the forum, but was not really able to locate some good threads.. so sorry if its been asked a million times before)


So basicly im not asking for "the sweet spot", more just a good starting point
Thanks

 

[Terminus]

Coudlnt find a suitable pic for the angles.

 

[BLUElightCory]

Using the aboive pic, I'll usually start out aiming on-axis at position 2 or 3 (depending on the mic) or a 45 degree angle aimed at position 1 or 2.

 

[Fox Mulder]

I'd hold the mic straight towards the cap with a distance of 5 or 6 inches. Leave it right there and play around with the controls instead of pretending to perform rocket science with mic placements.

 

[006]

Start at position 2 in the pic above. I like that one the most, I have good luck with that and pos.1 sometimes you need to angle the mic though so it kills some of the fizz.

 

[polifemo]

From the "Clayman sound thread"

Nothing new, but here it is.

Text says:

Pic 1: Starting position for dynamic mic.
Pic 2: Increased angle = More lows
Pic 3: Even more low end

Pic 1: Less angle = more highs
Pic 2: "Fredman special"
Pic 3: A variation of pic 2 using a AKG414 which, due to its pronounced high end, is off axis (when compared to a SM57).

 

[MetalJonesy]

i see my picture is still in circulation!

ive always been weary of putting the mic on angles, i tend to stick with it on axis at either pos 2 or 3, about 1-2" away from the grille cloth

 

[John_C]

I'd hold the mic straight towards the cap with a distance of 5 or 6 inches. Leave it right there and play around with the controls instead of pretending to perform rocket science with mic placements.

Is joke, I hope?